Caterpillar debuted the Cat FM528 GF/LL (Common Forestry/Log Loader), a forestry excavator designed for adaptability and effectivity. This machine is designed to satisfy the various calls for of forestry professionals.
Whether or not it’s land clearing, fireplace clean-up, chipping, grinder loading, mulching, or processing, the Cat FM528 is supplied to deal with quite a lot of duties with ease. The machine is appropriate with a variety of Cat forestry grapples, accessible in sizes from 1322 mm (52 in.) to 1524 mm (60 in.).
The machine is supplied with Triple Grouser monitor sneakers that assist present excessive maneuverability whereas minimizing disturbance in comfortable, moist underfoot circumstances. To assist preserve operators protected, the machine is supplied with an authorized side-entry Forestry ROPS cab, which features a spacious door and an easy-to-use tilt-up armrest. Refined visibility is built-in into the design with a big 1.25-in. (32-mm) thick polycarbonate windshield, slim cab pillars, giant panoramic home windows, and a flat engine hood, serving to operators maximize engagement with their work atmosphere.
The Cat FM528 gives a novel mounted or dwell heel and blade configuration, permitting operators to simply adapt to numerous functions like navigating steep terrain, managing heavy logs, or performing detailed sorting duties.
With choices for processor, roadbuilder, log loader, and knuckleboom loader controls, this multi-configurable machine helps crews simply transition between forestry and millyard work.
Powered by the Cat C4.4 173 hp (129 kW) engine and a complicated electrohydraulic system, the FM528 is designed to assist decrease gasoline consumption. The high-torque engine operates successfully at low RPMs, minimizing upkeep prices from put on and tear whereas sustaining precision in numerous job duties. Additional, the hydraulic system options cooling E-Followers with reversing capabilities to optimize engine effectivity and temperature management.
Sharing widespread components and repair with the Cat Subsequent Era excavator line, the FM528 ensures available elements, considerably decreasing downtime.
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